Astrofysikalisk dynamik, VT 2010 (5 hp)

Astrophysical Dynamics (5 ECTS)

First lecture: April 13, 2010, 10:15, room 63133

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Content Introduction to dynamical processes in stars, planetary systems, the interstellar medium, and stellar systems. Basic gas dynamics and dynamics of self-gravitating systems Formation of stars and planets (Jeans instability, collapse, accretion discs) Solar system dynamics (planetary orbits) Outflow of mass from stars (stellar winds, supernovae) Dynamics of the interstellar medium (shocks, turbulence, large-scale flows) Dynamics of stellar systems (clusters, galaxies) Format: lectures, hand-in exercises, computer labs, student presentations Contact Susanne Höfner e-mail: Susanne.Hoefner@fysast.uu.se http://www.astro.uu.se/~hoefner Hans Rickman e-mail: Hans.Rickman@fysast.uu.se http://www.astro.uu.se/~hans

Various stages of the stellar life cycle in the galactic nebula NGC 3603 (picture source, caption and credits: hubblesite.org)